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Politics 1 month ago
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Battalion expansion raises deforestation fears
The government’s plan to clear over 900 hectares of forest land for military territorial development battalions has drawn criticism from environmentalists, who warn the move could accelerate deforestation and undermine the ecological functions of Indonesia’s forests.
Asia & Pacific 2 months ago
Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island
Vanuatu is at the center of strategic rivalry between China and US allies in the South Pacific, and Australia has expressed concern that Beijing is seeking a permanent security presence in the region.
Americas 3 months ago
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Indonesia's Hercules hub plan draws sovereignty concerns
Indonesia has accepted a United States proposal to develop a maintenance hub for Hercules military aircraft, a plan that has been met with a wary response from lawmakers and analysts, who warn against arrangements that could blur sovereignty boundaries.
Middle East and Africa 6 months ago
Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens
Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defiantly repeated calls of "no to the war" on Wednesday after the weekend US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the regional conflict, in his latest policy clash with Trump.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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Critics slam militaristic character training for ‘delinquents’ in West Java
More than 100 students in several regions in West Java have been sent to military barracks to undergo an intensive character training program with Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel under an initiative introduced by Governor Dedi Mulyadi.
Politics 1 year ago
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Russian air force plan in Indonesia draws controversy
Defense publication Janes reported that Russia sought Indonesia’s permission to put several of its long-range aircraft at an Indonesian Air Force base in Papua, but reports on the proposal were immediately dismissed by the Indonesian government.
Academia 1 year ago
Just 5 months in office, Prabowo’s problems are piling up
The former defense minister and Army general has met with a series of socioeconomic stumbles less than midway through his presidency after sailing through the 2024 elections, seemingly creating new problems while trying to resolve the country's key issues.
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